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This 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe presents in Polar Silver over a Black leather interior, showing 66,101 miles from new on a matching-numbers example maintained through a combination of authorized Porsche dealer and independent specialist service. The 993-generation 911 occupies a singular position in Porsche's lineage as the last air-cooled 911 produced, a distinction that has driven sustained collector interest and consistent appreciation since the model's discontinuation in 1998.
Power comes from Porsche's 3.6-liter air-cooled flat-six, producing 282 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. The engine and transmission are confirmed matching numbers, preserving the car's original drivetrain integrity — an increasingly important consideration as the 993 continues its transition from used sports car to recognized collectible. The LPMM muffler modification sharpens the flat-six's characteristic exhaust note into something more present and mechanical without departing from the car's fundamentally stock character, giving the car an audible personality that complements its driving dynamics. The air-cooled flat-six's character — defined by its linear power delivery, mechanical soundtrack, and the tactile connection it provides through the drivetrain — remains the primary reason collectors continue to seek this generation above the water-cooled cars that followed.
The suspension was upgraded at approximately 55,000 miles with the factory Euro MO30 setup, Porsche's firmer, more driver-focused damper and spring specification developed for the European market. The MO30 lowers ride height modestly and increases body control without the harshness associated with aftermarket coilover conversions, making it one of the most sympathetic and period-correct suspension modifications available for the 993. A Rennline front strut brace adds additional chassis rigidity at the nose, tightening the car's front-end response and reducing flex under hard cornering loads. The 993 platform's already well-regarded multi-link rear suspension, which represented a significant dynamic advancement over the preceding 964, is complemented here by a front end that has been meaningfully sorted for driver engagement.
The 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels are among the most visually iconic wheel designs in Porsche's catalog — a five-spoke, directional pattern originally fitted to the 993 Turbo that fills the arches with appropriate presence while maintaining period correctness on a car of this generation. Against the Polar Silver exterior they present particularly well, the dark spoke finish providing contrast without resorting to aftermarket aesthetic.
The interior specification includes Rennline billet aluminum foot pedals, a detail that speaks to the car's driver-focused preparation. Audio and navigation are handled by a Porsche Traffic Pro dash-mounted CD and navigation unit — installed by Porsche and period-correct to the car's era — paired with a custom MTX subwoofer and Focal speaker installation that upgrades sound quality while retaining a clean, integrated appearance consistent with the rest of the cabin.
